The Glen Mills Schools was founded in 1826, originally incorporated as the Philadelphia House of Refuge.
The Philadelphia House of Refuge was the third school of its type in the country, following the New York House of Refuge in 1824 and the Boston House of Refuge in 1825.
The program includes room and board, clothing, behavior management, individual and group counseling, academic and vocational programming, medical and dental services, as well as athletic and recreational opportunities.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked PA School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Glen Mills Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Student Body
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glen Mills Schools's ranking?
Glen Mills Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Glen Mills Schools?
The application deadline for Glen Mills Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Thomas The Apostle School (2.9 miles away)
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Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 296-6700
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 265 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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(610) 527-3230
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(610) 527-3230
12.7 miles
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(610) 640-4150
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(610) 640-4150
11.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 207 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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1777 N. Valley Road
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(610) 296-6700
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 296-6700
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 265 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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(484) 228-4750
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(610) 277-0660
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 277-0660
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St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
430 Valleybrook Road
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(610) 459-8134
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 459-8134
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The Malvern School
Daycare / Preschool
20 Creek Rd
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(484) 645-5473
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(484) 645-5473
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(610) 399-4341
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(610) 399-4341
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Thornbury KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
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(610) 399-4341
3.3 miles
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Special Education School
1120 E. Street Rd, P.O. Box 54
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
3.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Education School
1120 E. Street Rd, P.O. Box 54
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
3.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
975 Westtown Road
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(610) 399-7900
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
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(302) 475-3247
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(610) 891-2000
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(302) 571-0230
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 571-0230
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St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
430 Valleybrook Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 459-8134
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 459-8134
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students
The Concept School ![The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, "Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma.]( "The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, \"Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways\" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma.")
Special Education School
1120 E. Street Rd, P.O. Box 54
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
3.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish School
(Catholic)
300 Daly Dr
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-8400
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-8400
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students
975 Westtown Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 693 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 61 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2510 Marsh Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3247
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3247
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
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St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
430 Valleybrook Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 459-8134
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 459-8134
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students
The Malvern School
Daycare / Preschool
20 Creek Rd
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(484) 645-5473
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(484) 645-5473
3.2 miles
Gr: K | 11 students
Kindercare Learning Center ![Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Thornbury KinderCare Front]( "Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Thornbury KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
102 Paddock Ln
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-4341
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-4341
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Thornbury KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
102 Paddock Lane
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-4341
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-4341
3.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 29 students
St. Cornelius School
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
160 Ridge Rd
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(610) 459-8663
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(610) 459-8663
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
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6/
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615 Deaver Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5070
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5070
9296.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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110 James St
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5000
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5000
9296.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,050 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
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615 North St
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5010
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5010
9296.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
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3/
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203 Newark Ave
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5040
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5040
9296.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
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3/
Bottom 50%10
203 E Thomson Dr
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5080
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5080
9296.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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